Experience the mystery of Asian cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. Pan Asian dining at its best. The menu covers most of Asia, including a delicious variety of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese entrees as well as an impressive selection of sushi. Special pre-fix dinner available for $31.

The Bristol offers a seasonal Midwestern menu with Mediterranean roots. The diverse menu includes bar snacks, daily specials, and rotating chalkboard specials of salami, charcuterie and other sustainable foodstuffs. Besides being an English port city, a "bristol" is also defined as a place where friends and neighbors meet. The latter is the intent of the folks at The Bristol. The team behind the restaurant looks to make this spot both a regular stop for locals and a destination where those who hanker for simple rustic cuisine with world-class beers and wines can relax and make merry. Does not accept reservations.

Chicago Cut Steakhouse has what it takes to make the cut to become a legendary Chicago Steakhouse. From the VIP welcome to the dazzling city views, the prime, dry-aged beef and much-vaunted iPad wine list, the dining room shows off the city at its finest. Out-of-towners will love it, but expect to see a mix of locals. No wonder reservations are virtually mandatory any night of the week; breakfast and lunch are popular, too.

Specializes in using fresh ingredients to create authentic Chinese flavors without using MSG. Intimate upscale atmosphere serving traditional recipes. Dumplings and Asian small plates. Located in the Whitehall Hotel.

Rockit Bar & Grill puts Executive Chef James Gottwald’s contemporary culinary twist on the traditional bar and grill. Offering outstanding casual American cuisine, using the freshest ingredients available in a mouthwatering menu that includes salads, sandwiches, and entrees.

The casual elegance of art deco and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together in deca restaurant + bar – a new dining scene on the Magnificent Mile in The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel. The recent recipent of a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award, deca celebrates the latest culinary trends with inventive twists on classic dishes. Executive Chef Mark Payne’s market driven menus showcase the ingredients from farmers near and far with his innovative cooking style. The authenticity of the cuisine and the warmth of a stylish, comfortable setting is enhanced by approachable and personable service making for a memorable experience morning to night.

When it comes to true Italian cuisine, few restaurants rival this rustic yet stylish veteran. Vivo opened its doors almost two decades ago, triggering a culinary landslide in the Randolph Street market district, the impact of which is still being felt today.

An homage to beer, pork and oysters, The Publican's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Brian Huston have developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with hand-selected, sustainably-harvested fish and seafood as well as sustainably-raised heirloom pork to anchor a rustic menu of simple, eclectic fare. The extensive international beer list, developed by partners Eduard Seitan and Terry Alexander, features 100 or so ales, lagers, stouts and ciders by the bottle, 12 of those available on tap. The Publican is a design partnership from the James Beard Award-winning team of Thomas Schlesser and partner Donnie Madia.

Internationally-acclaimed French Chef, Joho and RJ and Jerrod Melman have teamed up to introduce the highly-anticipated Paris Club in Chicago’s popular River North neighborhood. The trio has set out with a goal of serving up approachable French fare in a casual, urban setting that appeals to a new generation of diners.

Located in the West Loop neighborhood, the cedar-lined dining room is as rustic as the menu. With seasonal menus that include sharable choices, they also have a cheese cave with a collection of artisan cheeses from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.

Big Star is a whiskey, tequila, cocktail and beer-focused venue located in the heart of Wicker Park, Chicago. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Cary Taylor have crafted an eclectic menu inspired by Mexican street food in a space reminiscent of a California honky tonk. The food, liquor and cocktail programs change continuously to complement the seasons, and always feature six beers on tap, and an ever-growing selection of our house-selected single barrel bourbons and whiskeys.

After conquering Hollywood with their tiny delicacies, Sprinkles Cupcakes sets up shop in Chicago with handcrafted cupcakes made from the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries and natural citrus zests.

This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of Fred's at Barneys New York, aims to please the Gold Coast shopping set with a lineup of artisan Neapolitan-style pizzas, entree salads, pastas, gourmet sandwiches and mains such as pan-seared salmon over sauteed spinach. The restaurant's open, penthouse-style layout features a custom-designed bar, high stone fireplace and a large terrace with lake views for alfresco dining.

With dishes named Fat Bread and Crispy Pig Face, celebrity chef Stephanie Izard injects “rustic, with a bit of badass" (her term) into Chicago’s dining scene with this buzz-worthy hotspot in the West Loop. Girl & the Goat sits smack dab in the Randolph Restaurant Corridor, but the location is still gritty enough to appeal to the chef’s integrity.

Bacino’s founder, Dan Bacin, opened the first Bacino’s 30 years ago on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Dan’s mission was to be the first to use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients – fresh mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and even making his own pizza sauce from scratch – while other pizzerias relied on canned and processed foods. Needless to say, Bacino’s became a great success.

Located in Downtown Chicago, Bistro Voltaire is a bar and restaurant serving authentic french cuisine. Bistro Voltaire provides a unique getaway from Chicago's busy streets. With wall murals covered with photos of French writers, Voltaire being the best known one, deep brown mahogany furniture, soft leather couches, Bistro Voltaire creates a unforgettable ambiance worth experience. Stop by and experience the classic French atmosphere, friendly service, exquisite art and of course, the delicious meals.

Cantina NO. 46 is located in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood. It is housed in a modern rehabbed pre-Victorian Hennessy House. Cantina 46 serves flavorful new gourmet and comfort Mexican cuisine. The Cantina drink program includes various Mexican beers and an extensive cocktail list including mojitos, caipirinha, sangria’s and, of course, margaritas.

Feast is a neighborhood restaurant in both Wicker Park/Bucktown and Gold Coast areas offering upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. We're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In winter, enjoy our hearty, seasonal favorites or, in summertime, soak up the sun in our beautiful outdoor patio.

From the creators of The Gage comes Henri — energetically American, French influenced. Heralded as an "instant classic", Henri offers fine dining without pretention. Henri takes its inspiration, as well as its name, from the pioneering American architect Louis Henri Sullivan, whose work re-imagined our turn-of-the-century urban landscape.

Leopold offers Belgian inspired food + drink, sourced locally whenever possible, in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. European-influenced, our menu highlights Belgium and draws from the elegance of French cuisine and the heartiness of German. A neighborhood place, join us for dinner at the bar, in the lounge or in our dining room featuring repurposed raw materials and natural woods all coming together to produce a warm and inviting space that allows the food to shine. Enjoy seasonal cuisine crafted by chef Jeffrey Hedin, complemented by an extensive selection of Belgian beers, food-friendly wines and classic - and new classic – cocktails.

This huge club features two dance floors, four bars, several spacious lounges, drag queen hosts and music spun by live DJs. Regular live events include singers (complete with go-go boy dancers) and special theme nights.

Located in Chicago's neighborhood of Andersonville, Hamburger Mary’s features a menu of creative hamburgers (what else?) in its dining room, DJ-driven music and stage shows in Mary’s Attic and sports broadcasts live in Mary’s Rec Room, a combination sports bar/microbrewery.

Dinner comes with a side of entertaining female impersonators at this raucous restaurant, located in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Sample one of more than 70 different martinis, including the famous Kit Kat.

The Chicago Riverwalk trail in downtown Chicago is an easy way to experience the vibrant city while exploring some of its more nature-oriented offerings. This trail is rated as easy, and will take you only 2.5 hours or 4.2 miles round-trip to complete.

Take the 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking Chicago tours, which combine delicious food and drink tastings with some serious fun in Chicago’s most delicious, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to continue exploring the areas where locals live.

Metro's mission is to bring a cross-platform of the best local, regional and national emerging artists to Chicago. Since, 1982, Metro has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier, cutting edge new music venues.

720 SOUTH is a classic American grill featuring a seasonally inspired menu focusing on local ingredients. Unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family. Guests will enjoy signature comfort foods, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

Balena features Italian-inspired cuisine, sourced from Midwest farms by Executive Chef/Partner Chris Pandel. It offers artisanal brick-oven pizzas, hand-made pastas and spit-roasted meats, fish and vegetables prepared in a wood-fired oven and grill on the savory menu; while twists on Italian classics are the crux of the dessert program.

A true farm-to-table burger bar featuring 100% grass-fed beef burgers, free-range turkey burgers, and house made vegetable and wild rice burgers along with a great mid-western beer selection. Come back to an easier way of life where the food is wholesome, close to the farm, and freshly prepared with care. We take the long way around everything to assure we offer you the best quality. We spin our own ice cream and make home-made pies featuring the berries, fruit and the bounty of the season. This is a family and community friendly place. Come see us and enjoy going back to a simpler time and place.